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LD59 SFF

2009 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

141,023 mi
Last recorded141,023 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 12075,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD59 SFF
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 141,023 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Nov 2025 140,992 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Nov 2024 135,330 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2023 129,949 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2022 123,657 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slight wear on inside (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Oct 2021 116,195 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 109,476 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2020 109,471 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Jul 2019 99,473 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 2 Jul 2019 99,466 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 4 Jul 2018 91,930 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2018 91,928 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2017 80,724 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 72,788 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 70,509 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 62,990 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2014 62,990 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 30 Oct 2013 54,565 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 36,584 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Oct 2012 36,410 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2012 36,410 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 25 Sep 2012 36,359 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres worn on outer edges

How Reliable is the BMW 120?

Based on 872,714 MOT tests across 63,112 vehicles.

79.7%
Pass Rate
6,996
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
63,112
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 22,169
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 8,562
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 6,681
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 5,273
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 5,042
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LD59 SFF is a 2009 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2009 BMW 120 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.5% with a typical mileage of 75,835 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW 120 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 22,169 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LD59 SFF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 120 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 17 years old, this BMW 120 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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LD59 SFF is a 2009 BMW 120, first registered on 29 September 2009.

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The MOT history for LD59 SFF shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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